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Home -> Shop By Store -> Breast tendernessBreast tendernessIntroductionThe breast tenderness is basically a premenopausal syndrome. It is because of the increased level of estrogen in women before menopause. This can be seen as a side effect of the estrogen therapy. This is a normal situation and many women may experience it. The causes can be over come during 2-3 months of the therapy. Breast tenderness is a normal sign of ovulating. The breast tenderness can be varying disturbing and the person may not be fit for the daily routine work. These occur in episodes. The symptoms and signs may appear every month during ovulation. Many women confuse the breast pain or tenderness with cancer. Breast tenderness is not a sign of cancer at all. Alternative Names Breast tenderness is also known as mastalgia, mastedona or breast pain. Causes The causes can be the use of caffeine in any form like tea, coffee or chocolates. Breast tenderness can be a result of early pregnancy too. The tenderness in breast may be noticed every month. Excess production of prolactin can be a cause of breast tenderness as it is the hormone which is responsible for production of milk in breast. As the milk production is increased the area around it increases to support and provide the cells with nourishment. As a result the skin of the breast stretches and the pain is felt in the breast area because of tensed muscles. Fibrocystic breast disease can be a cause of breast tenderness too. Estrogen therapy is a major cause of breast tenderness and can be noted as a side effect of it. Use of tranquilizers and some other medication can be a cause of breast tenderness. Fibrocystic changes can also result in breast tenderness. It can also be a part of the premenstrual syndrome. Breast pain can also be a part of adolescent in males and females as a development process. Normal hormonal changes can also result in breast tenderness. There can be some under lying cause of the breast tenderness such as nipple problems etc. if alcoholism is carried on with liver damage it can also result in breast tenderness. Risk Factors
Symptoms & Signs The signs and symptoms include the following:
Diagnosis Women who ovulate after long times are more likely to suffer from breast tenderness. This can be easily diagnosed by the doctor after some medical check up. Mammography is considered to be the best way of diagnosing breast related diseases. This condition is considered as the first sign of pregnancy. Cytology, breast biopsy and culture of the nipples can be done in order to diagnose the disease. Prevention In case of pregnancy and adolescent age there can be no preventions but if the breast tenderness is a result of the estrogen therapy then the therapy should be lowered so as to overcome the pain. After sometime when the body becomes used to it the level of medication can be increased. Treatment Drug therapy can be used to treat the breast tenderness. Analgesics are believed to have a good impact on painful breasts. Some changes may be necessary in dietary routine. Primary Natural Supplements Herbs
Secondary Natural Supplements Vitamins
Other Natural Supplements
Dietary Guidelines
Home Care Suggestions
Mind/Body Considerations During the course of disease try to avoid stress and tension. Have a healthy way of life. |
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